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Rio Ferdinand suggests Morgan Schneiderlin's Man United move is almost done deal
RIO FERDINAND has heaped praise on Manchester United's proposed signing of Morgan Schneiderlin.
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The former defender says he likes the 25-year-old's 'steel' and admits he will be a valuable addition to the heart of the United midfield.
He said on his official YouTube channel: "£20-something million, it looks like it's going to be done.
"He's a player who could add something to United, a bit of steel, can pass the ball and play it through the lines from back to front.
"I think he's a good player, a good addition to the squad, especially if someone like [Michael] Carrick, who is so influential for United, gets injured.
"I think this guy can step in and help buffer that. I think he's a very good, talented player."
Rio Ferdinand says Morgan Schneiderlin's deal is close to completion
However, according to Southampton boss Ronald Koeman, a deal is quite far off completion as the Saints await a 'serious offer'.
He said: "We have the situation with Morgan Schneiderlin; we will have to wait to see what will happen.
"Until now, we have not had a serious bid for him from Man United."
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